Comedy Listings for Sept. 5-11

Sept. 4, 2014

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‘Comedy, Conversation and Controversy’ (Monday) Lizz Winstead, Lewis Black and Kate Clinton meet for a night of comedy, and they’ll also chat about the intersection of humor and politics. The show is a fund-raiser for the nonprofit group Americans United for Separation of Church and State. At 7 p.m., 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, 212-415-5500, 92y.org; $100. (Elise Czajkowski)

Free Stand-Up Festival (Monday through next Friday) This celebration of the best free stand-up in New York City consists of 10 shows at sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens over five nights. The performers include Ted Alexandro, Harrison Greenbaum, Dan Soder and Jared Logan. A complete schedule, with times and locations, is at freestandupfestival.com. (Czajkowski)

The Iron Mule (Sunday) Jay Stern and Victor Varnado host a night of funny short films from around the world. This month’s guest judge is the writer Jacob Krueger. At 7:30 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org; $12. (Czajkowski)

Kiss*Punch*Poem (Saturday) This poetry-infused improv show proves that comedy and sincerity can inspire each other. Established poets share verses, which serve as prompts for improv scenes, which in turn inspire a brand new poem at the end of each show. At 9 p.m., Magnet Theater, 254 West 29th Street, Chelsea, 212-244-8824, magnettheater.com; $10. (Czajkowski)

‘Mike Birbiglia: Thank God For Jokes’ (Friday) Mr. Birbiglia, a comedian and storyteller known for his Off Broadway hit, “Sleepwalk With Me,” as well as his turns on “This American Life,” presents his new show, honed over the last few years at Union Hall in Park Slope. At 8 p.m., Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue, at Ashland Place, Fort Greene, 718-636-4100, bam.org; sold out. (Czajkowski)